Gunpsycho My recent posts regarding Operation Redwing have generated more buzz than nearly any other topic we've covered on this blog.  I am proud and encouraged by the many posts and comments in support of our fallen heros.  If those of us blessed with freedom ever forget how freedom is obtained and maintained, we will quickly lose it.  To do so would be a travesty for our children and grandchildren. 

Further, many have asked me to comment upon the concealed weapon controversy.  As one police officer friend of mine said, "You pretty much only hear of mass shootings in "gun safe" zones."  What he meant by that is that criminals are free to break the law where the same laws refrain honest citizens from protecting themselves.  In other circumstances, gunmen have attempted shootings in places and situations where armed civilians were on hand to save the day.  These occurrences, of course, get little publicity in our modern media. 

As for the Right to Bear Arms perhaps meaning the right to bear arms only in mass form, such as in the formation of a militia, I do not in any way believe this was the intention of the framers of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.  The entire Constitution and Bill of Rights, beginning with the revolutionary document of the Declaration of Independence, are founded upon the rights of the INDIVIDUAL.  The secret to our society is the rights of the individual, officially respected and maintained in our government's founding documents.  Additionally, all one has to do is read the extensive writings (letters, briefs, pamphlets, bills, etc.) written by the founders of the United States.  Their position on nearly every issue is clear from the mountains of pages they wrote in their lifetimes.  We are not forced to "guess" at what their original intentions were, nor should we be led astray by those revisionists who not only want to re-write our history, but re-write our rights.  Very simply put, the Right to Bear Arms means, (are you ready for this?) we each have the The Right to Bear Arms!

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8 responses to “Sheep, Wolves, and Sheep Dogs”

  1. dean clouse Avatar

    Wow Bradyman, I am glad you cleared up what the 2nd amendment was, because I’ve been reading it wrong all these years. I thought it said that we had a right to keep and arm bears. Does that mean I have to give up my shotgun wielding grizzly?

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  2. Justin Porteus Avatar
    Justin Porteus

    I agree. It doesn’t matter how many gun control laws you make – since when have criminals bought guns legally anyways? I have never heard of a single criminal who has been caught because he bought a gun legally and had it registered to him.

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  3. Bob Avatar

    I found this to be an awesome tribute to all Sheepdogs. Any chance seeing this on the big screen in St. Louis?

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  4. Simplynate Avatar

    Hi Chris,
    It just makes sense. Recently I heard part of a conservative talk show, and the issue they were discussing is whether this person should be charged with assault, heres what happened.
    A young lady had just gotten off a bus, two people came up to her with a knife and demanded her purse, per risk of personal injury she gave it to them, and they got on the next bus. Well she either called a friend, or asked someone for help, and at the next stop, someone got on the bus, pointed a gun at the two with the womans purse, took it back, and returned it to her. You’d think that would be a happy ending, problem solved, nobody hurt, best case happened. But now, the “good samaritan” is being charged for taking back the womans purse! I’m sorry, but to me, that doesn’t make sense.. Keep up that fantastic blogs!!

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  5. Drew Hubbard Avatar
    Drew Hubbard

    Great Post! As Charlton Heston said to those that would take our guns… “I have only five words for you: FROM MY COLD, DEAD HANDS!”
    It is indeed better to die on our feet than to live on our knees.

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  6. KSB Avatar
    KSB

    Chris-thank you! I’ve had the extreme pleasure to have met and listen to (and read) LTC Grossman on several occasions. As a law enforcement professional, I appreciate so much to what he has to offer, including a sound biblical perspective on violence and the role it plays with the warrior (sheepdogs). LTC Grossman is right on in describing sheep, wolves and the sheepdog. Your post on Operation Redwing also shows how true this is. The ‘Sheepdog’ article has served as a source of encouragement for me when I get worn down from fighting the good fight. Thank you for so openly expressing your convictions and support of my fellow warriors across our nation and around the world! Hooah

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  7. Shawn Avatar
    Shawn

    Chris, I think you’ve got too many readers to put just any link in your blogs. I recieve and error when I click that link and I have a sneaking suspicion we (as your avid readers) have crashed a defenseless website.

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  8. Wendy Foran Avatar
    Wendy Foran

    Love the blogs and it’s always nice to see so many comments. This lady is exercising her right, as well as my husband. We hope that not only can our children exercise their right, but that we’ve taught them why and where that right came from.

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